Creamy Cajun Tomato and Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Creamy Cajun Tomato and Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Cajun shrimp in a quick and easy creamy tomato and garlic sauce!

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ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 pound shrimp, shelled and de-veined
• 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
• 1 onion, diced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup chicken broth (or dry white wine)
• 8 ounces pasta (such as linguine)
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

directions

1. Start bringing a large pot of water to a boil.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil and melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the shrimp, seasoned with the cajun seasoning, and cook until cooked, about 1-2 minutes per side, before setting aside.
3. Add the onion to the pan and cook until just tender, about 5-7 minutes before adding the red pepper and cooking for another 3 minutes.
4. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
5. Add the broth and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon as the broth sizzles.
6. Add the pasta to the now boiling water and cook until al-dente tender, about 7-9 minutes (as per the packages directions) and drain.
7. Meanwhile, add the tomatoes, cream, cajun seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce to the sauce, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer.
8. Add the cheese and cook until the cheese melted into the sauce.
9. Drain the pasta, toss with the sauce and the shrimp and enjoy garnished with the parsley!

Nutrition Facts: Calories 650, Fat 35g (Saturated 17g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 246mg, Sodium 847mg, Carbs 56g (Fiber 4g, Sugars 8g), Protein 29g

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